UNOWA Shortlisted at the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026

UNOWA has been shortlisted at the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 — one of the global benchmarks for innovation in education technology.

But this recognition is not only about being named among the finalists.

It is about context.

This year’s shortlist brings together companies such as Google Research, Samsung, edX, and other global innovators. These are organizations that are not just building products — they are shaping how education systems evolve.

Being included in this group signals something important:
the direction UNOWA is building toward is aligned with where the industry is moving.

Three Nominations — One System Approach

UNOWA has been recognized across three categories, each reflecting a different dimension of modern education.

Best Special Needs & Inclusion Solution — MIKKO

This category highlights solutions that create real access to education and deliver measurable outcomes for learners with diverse needs.

MIKKO was designed to solve one of the most persistent problems in inclusive education: fragmentation.

Most systems offer isolated tools.
Few provide a full-cycle approach.

MIKKO integrates:

• assessment across the 6 domains of development
• structured learning pathways
• teacher and specialist support
• practical tools for classroom implementation

The goal is not to declare inclusion — but to make it operational, scalable, and measurable.

As a result, inclusion becomes not a concept, but a system.

This aligns with UNOWA’s broader mission: to make inclusive education structured, accessible, and implementable at scale.

Best STEM Learning Solution — ULabs

The second nomination recognizes solutions that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world understanding.

ULabs addresses a core limitation of traditional STEM education:
the gap between theory and reality.

In many classrooms, science is still taught as a set of predefined answers.
ULabs shifts this model toward investigation.

Through sensor-based learning and real-time data collection, students move from:

• memorizing formulas
  to
• interpreting evidence

This approach is reflected in solutions like Sensorium AI — a digital laboratory environment where students collect, analyze, and interpret real data across physics, chemistry, and biology

It transforms STEM learning into what it was always meant to be:
a process of inquiry.

EdTech Company of the Year (Global)

This category recognizes companies that demonstrate:

• real global impact
• scalable solutions
• measurable results

For UNOWA, this nomination reflects more than product development.

It reflects the ability to design and implement education systems at scale — combining:

• methodology
• technology
• training
• and real-world deployment

With projects implemented across multiple countries and large-scale education initiatives, UNOWA operates not only as a developer, but as an integrator of complete education ecosystems.

This is further supported by international quality standards and certifications covering product development, educational solutions, and system integration.

What This Recognition Really Means

Recognition matters.

But only if it reflects something deeper.

This shortlist highlights a broader shift happening in education:

• from tools → to systems
• from ideas → to implementation
• from access → to measurable impact

Education is no longer defined by content alone.
It is defined by how effectively that content translates into real outcomes.

Building What Comes Next

At UNOWA, the focus has always been the same:

Not to create isolated solutions,
but to build structured systems that work in real educational environments.

Systems that:

• support teachers, not replace them
• provide clarity, not complexity
• deliver results, not just intentions

Being shortlisted at the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 is a reflection of that approach.

And a signal of where education is going next.

About UNOWA

UNOWA is a European EdTech company developing and implementing scalable education systems across inclusion and STEM.

The company operates as a full-cycle provider — combining research, product development, methodology, and real-world implementation.

Its ecosystem includes:

• MIKKO — a comprehensive inclusive education solution covering screening, learning pathways, didactic kits, and AI-powered support
• ULabs / Sensorium — a sensor-based STEM learning system enabling real-time data collection, inquiry-based learning, and modern laboratory experiences
• Digital platforms and AI tools — including LMS environments, analytics, and AI agents supporting educators, specialists, and institutions
• Methodological frameworks and training programs — designed for teachers, universities, and system-level implementation
• Educational equipment and infrastructure solutions — from classroom setups to full-scale inclusive and STEM learning environments

UNOWA works across the entire value chain — from concept and localization to deployment and training — enabling governments, institutions, and partners to implement education systems at scale.

With experience in large international projects and collaboration with global organizations, the company focuses on one core goal:

turning educational innovation into measurable, real-world impact.